This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 21-1, Managing Aerospace Equipment Maintenance. This Air Force Instruction (AFI) in conjunction with AFPD 21-1 establishes procedures for maintaining land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM). It applies to Headquarters Air Force Space Command (AFSPACECOM), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), and subordinate ICBM units. Users should send comments and suggested improvements on AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, through channels, to HQ USAF/ LGMW, 1030 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1030. This instruction may be supplemented at any organizational level. Major commands (MAJCOM) will send one copy of each to the next higher headquarters. This instruction does not apply to the US Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard. Attachment 1 lists abbreviations, acronyms, and terms.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This issuance aligns with AFPD 21-1. It does not change responsibilities or authorities.

2. Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Responsibilities. AFMC provides infrastructure resource support in accordance with AFMCP 800-60 to the single manager for Silo-based ICBM weapon systems in order to meet sustainment and readiness requirements. AFMC will:
2.1. Determine the Center of Excellence best suited to support the user (SPACECOM) during pre Milestone I activities.
2.2. At Milestone I, assign program management responsibility to a single manager for total program support. Program support will comply with Department
of Defense (DoD) Directive 5000.1, Defense Acquisition, February 23, 1991, DoD Instruction 5000.2, Defense Acquisition Management Policies and Procedures, February 23, 1991, with Change 1, and AFMC Pamphlet 800-60.
2.2.1. The single manager ensures safe and efficient conduct of technical activity performed on-site beyond the scope of the using command. The single manager will:

Develop a management plan to cover all aspects of the technical activity to be performed on-site and coordinate with the using command.

Assume possession of a Category "B" facility when the technical activity accomplished by depot personnel requires removal of the reentry system and missile.

Category "A"--A situation where weapon system maintenance activity by any agency or command other than the using command takes place, and the system remains near or in an alert posture. In such a case, the using command retains possession of the system and allows other agencies or commands access to accomplish the required work.
Category "B"--A situation where weapon system maintenance activity by an agency or command other than the using command takes place, and the nature or magnitude of the project is such that missile and reentry systems removal is required. The facility and remaining system are in custody of the single manager command to accomplish the required work.